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N897 TSH

1996 Proton 13 Gls

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,215 mi
Last recorded50,215 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Proton 13 Gls61,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 TSH
MakeProton
Model13 Gls
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 46,179 miles

all brake pipes hevily undersealed and starting to corrode where the underseal has flaked off

both rear suspension arms hevily rusted and and un derseal flaking

Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,674 miles

Advise nearside cv gaitor damp.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Proton 13 Gls?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,257
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
Steering rack gaiter split 20
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N897 TSH is a 1996 Proton 13 Gls in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Proton 13 Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 61,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton 13 Gls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 TSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton 13 Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Proton 13 Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N897 TSH is a 1996 Proton 13 Gls, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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